DH, DD1 (3years), DD2 (4weeks) and I have all had a horrible cold for the past week leading to little sleep. DD1 has been coughing throughout the night, waking and ending in our bed. DD2 has been snuffly and waking frequently and obviously still needs regular nighttime feeds.
I had a c-section, complicated by infection and bleeding. My DMum, who we are very close to as a family, has been offering to have DD2 overnight to allow DH and I a full nights sleep.
Unfortunately, breastfeeding didn't work out and I switched to formula after 2 weeks of expressing and bottle feeding. So it would be possible.
So far, I have been turning down the offer. The health visitor said it was important that only I feed her, so that she forms a close bond with one person. I also feel a need to be close to her and feel like I should be keeping DD2 in her same environment.
OTOH, a full nights sleep would be amazing.
DD1 stays at my DMums at least one night a week (through their choice, not as babysitting) - they are very close. DMum lives on the same street.
WIBU to leave such a small baby overnight?
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To leave my 4 week old DD with my DMum overnight?
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Fedupofplaystation · 09/12/2014 12:48
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